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Watterson Family Foundation is a private corporation based in BLUFFTON, SC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2019. The principal officer is David W Carter. It holds total assets of $338K. Annual income is reported at $173K. Total assets have decreased from $565K in 2019 to $338K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 7 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of human services. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in South Carolina, Tennessee and Ohio. According to available records, Watterson Family Foundation has made 64 grants totaling $330K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $96K in 2020 to $234K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $13K, with an average award of $5K. The foundation has supported 31 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in South Carolina, Ohio, Illinois, which account for 81% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$13K
Based on 25 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Watterson Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of human services. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 64 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in SC, OH, IL.
Watterson Family Foundation has distributed a total of $330K across 64 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $5K. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $13K.
Watterson Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Watterson Family Foundation is headquartered in BLUFFTON, SC. While based in SC, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watterson Brenda S | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Harden Gary | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kaczmarek Ryan | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Martin Cynthia | MANAGER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Watterson Billy J | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Baxter Jeff | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Latta Marcia Sloan | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$338K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$338K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
64
Total Giving
$330K
Average Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
31
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpfobVETERAN ASSISTANCE | Hilton Head Island, SC | $13K | 2022 |
| Bluffton Self HelpFOOD PANTRY | Bluffton, SC | $12K | 2022 |
| Antioch Educational CenterEDUCATION | Ridgeland, SC | $10K | 2022 |
| Ada Exempted Village SchoolsSTUDENT SUPPORT | Ada, OH | $10K | 2022 |
| University Of FindlayEDUCATION | Findlay, OH | $8K | 2022 |
| Changing Our Image Now ProjectCOMMUNITY WELFARE | Hilton Head Island, SC | $8K | 2022 |
| Blacquity ScEMPOWERING MINORITY BUSINESSES | Bluffton, SC | $8K | 2022 |
| Deep Well ProjectSOCIAL SERVICE | Hilton Head Island, SC | $7K | 2022 |
| Real ChampionsPOVERTY ALLEVIATION | Ridgeland, SC | $6K | 2022 |
| Volunteers In Medicine ClinicHEALTH | Hilton Head, SC | $6K | 2022 |
| Community Found Of The LowcountryHELP 4 HOPE SOCIAL WELFARE | Hilton Head Island, SC | $5K | 2022 |
| The Children'S Center IncCHILDREN WELFARE | Hilton Head Island, SC | $5K | 2022 |
| Bluffton Mlk Observance CommitteeCOMMUNITY WELFARE | Bluffton, SC | $5K | 2022 |
| Pure Inc Dba Pure CharitySOCIAL SERVICE | Bentonville, AR | $3K | 2022 |
| The First Tee Of The LowcountryYOUTH MINISTRY | Hilton Head Island, SC | $3K | 2022 |
| Family Promise Of Beaufort CountyHELP TO FAMILIES | Bluffton, SC | $3K | 2022 |
| Kore FoundationHUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE | Gallatin, TN | $2K | 2022 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation Of Sc IncBENEFIT DISADVANTAGED | Greenville, SC | $2K | 2022 |
| Hopeful HorizonsMINISTRY-SURVIVORS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | Beaufort, SC | $1K | 2022 |
| Skyline Church Of ChristCHILDREN'S HOME | Jackson, TN | $1K | 2022 |
| Beaufort-Jasper Eoc IncECONOMIC IMPROVEMENT | Beaufort, SC | $1K | 2022 |
| Hospital AuxiliaryHUMANITARIAN | Hilton Head Island, SC | $300 | 2022 |
| Willow Creek AssociationMINISTRY/EDUCATION | S Barrington, IL | $10K | 2020 |
| Hilton Head Christian AcademyEDUCATION | Hilton Head Island, SC | $10K | 2020 |